Nurses, Care Staff, Retail Managers, Drivers and more

Helen & Douglas House can offer a range of opportunities for you to work for the charity.

Please note we do not accept CVs by way of application. All candidates should submit a fully completed application form which can be downloaded here: General Application Form. If you are applying for a Retail position you should download this application form Retail Application Form

Terms & Conditions
Please download the following as appropriate:
Care Staff Terms & Conditions

Non Care Staff Terms & Conditions

Helen & Douglas House is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Helen & Douglas House is a no smoking environment.

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Helen & Douglas House

If you are interested in making a very real difference to the children, young adults and families we support, please scroll down the page to look at some of the latest vacancies we have.
You could soon be working in a bright, positive environment as part of our Care Team, or in one of our new modern shops across the region, or playing an integral role in the running of the hospice.



Registered Nurse (General) (HDH0071D)
Location: Douglas House
Status: Part/Full Time
Description: Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you long to work in an environment where there is time to deliver care which is tailored to meet an individual’s needs? Are you an excellent communicator? If you are a Registered Nurse, at least one year post qualifying, with experience of caring for people with complex health needs, then why not apply to join the team at Douglas House? Douglas House provides respite care, symptom control and end of life care for young adults aged 16 to 35 with life-limiting conditions, in a vibrant, purpose-built facility in the heart of East Oxford. Experience in acute or palliative settings is advantageous. Full and part-time (full shift pattern) posts are available. For an informal chat please call Liz Cornish on 01865 794 749

Remuneration: £19,939 to 23,811 pro rata
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Contact: Lara Hartley   Tel: 01865 794749   Email
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Download:  Job Description

Bank Care Team Members (HDH0040D)
Location: Douglas House
Status:
Description: Do you have enthusiasm, a wide variety of skills in the field of caring and the ability to communicate at all levels? Join our bank of care team members in Douglas House, for young adults aged 16 to 35. Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting is essential. NVQ level 2 or 3 preferred. For an informal chat please contact Liz Cornish, Head of Care. To apply dowload an application form, email recruitment@helenanddouglas.org.uk stating the job reference number in the subject line, or contact Lara Hartley on 01865 794749 for a postal application.
Remuneration: 13,512 to 15,409 Pro Rata
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Contact: Liz Cornish   Tel: 01865 794749   Email
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Download:  Job description

Bank Nurse - General or Learning Disability (HDH0041D)
Location: Douglas House
Status:
Description: We are looking for caring motivated nurses to provide care programmes tailored to the needs of individual guests. You will be qualified for a minimum of 1 year in adult or learning disability nursing. Experience with acute or palliative care would be an advantage. For an informal chat contact Liz Cornish, Head of Care on 01865 794749. To apply:- download an application form email recruitment@helenanddouglas.org.uk stating the job reference number in the subject line, or contact Lara Hartley on 01865 794749 for a postal application.
Remuneration: £19,548 to 21,388 Pro Rata
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Contact: Liz Cornish, Head of Care   Tel: 01865 794749   Email
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Download:  Job description

Van Driver - Retail (HDH0072R)
Location: Based at Warehouse, Grove Oxon
Status: Full time
Description: The main duties are the collection of stock from households in the area; organisation of goods in the warehouse and delivery of stock to our shops. The post will be based at our warehouse in Grove, Oxfordshire. You will need to be organised, fit and able to work flexibly. For more information see the attached job description and person specification.
Remuneration: £12,240 per annum
Start: To be agreed
Contact: Sarah Latimer   Tel: 01235 764490   Email
Close: 2 July 2008
Download:  Job decription and person specification

Reading Shop Manager (Part-time) (HDH0068R)
Location: Reading
Status: Current
Description: We will shortly be opening our new charity shop in Reading Town Centre and are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to lead a team of volunteers in the opening and on-going operation of the new shop.

The Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the shop's operation, from processing of stock to the recruitment and training of volunteers.

Retail supervisory experience is essential and previous experience of working in a charity shop would be an advantage

Remuneration: £15,450 (pro rata)
Start: TBC
Contact: Sarah Latimer   Tel: 01235 764 490   Email
Close: 2 July 2008
Download:  Job Description

Shop Manager (Part-time) Oxford (HDH0056R)
Location: Templars Square Cowley
Status: Current
Description: We will shortly be opening our new charity shop in Templars Square, Cowley and are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to lead a team of volunteers in the opening and on-going operation of the new shop.

The Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the shop's operation, from processing of stock to the recruitment and training of volunteers.

Retail supervisory experience is essential and previous experience of working in a charity shop would be an advantage

Remuneration: £15,450 pro rota
Start: TBC
Contact: Sarah Latimer   Tel: 01235 764 490   Email
Close: 2 July 2008
Download:  Job Description

Future shop managers (Web)
Location: TBC
Status: Current
Description: Helen & Douglas House is planning to open more shops throughout Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire over the next couple of years.

We are therefore keen to hear from people who may be interested in applying for the role of shop manager or assistant shop manager when new shops open. Both roles are part time and retail experience is preferable.

If you would like us to send you an application pack when a new shop opens please contact Sarah Latimer via the email link below giving your name, address and a contact number.
Remuneration: TBC
Start: TBC
Contact: Sarah Latimer   Tel: 01235 764490   Email
Close: N/A

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